{"product_id":"kingdom-of-the-silver-cat-9781733091701","title":"Kingdom of the Silver Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA routine morning ride on a school bus plunges fifteen children into a mysterious world in this sparkling debut fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a seemingly normal day, an old school bus known as the \"yellow beast\" passes through a blue light in the road and is transported to an empty field in a strange land. When the bus gets stuck in mud and cellphones don't work, the driver, Ben, heads off to look for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdjusting to their curious environment, the children begin to experience strange powers: Gabrielle can fly on her skateboard, Annie can freeze time, Emma can warp light, and Ted can make music by waving his hands around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Ben fails to return, the kids explore the land, taking trails that appear and disappear, and encountering strange creatures, including playful clouds, menacing mist, thundering fireballs, and talking fish. But when terrifying winged beasts begin hunting them, the children must flee for their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey become separated, some finding a land of colorful warrior fairies, while others meet an old hermit who has his own strange power. The children learn their magical powers are \"gifts\", but each gift has a weakness. And, the winged beasts have been sent by an evil ruler, Sidtarr, who seeks to use the children's gifts for his own purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the children head south to the kingdom of a renowned silver cat who may protect them, while others head north toward Sidtar's realm. Along the way, the children face inner conflicts and personal hardships. They find help in unexpected places and endure trials and dangers as they journey through this mysterious land. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA story of friendship, adversity, self-discovery, and trust in a magical world, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKingdom of the Silver Cat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fantasy adventure for all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/07\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781733091701\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.92d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Thomas M. Carroll","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36667776041116,"sku":"9781733091701","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_d24364a9-800c-4387-9415-c51d688e7659.jpg?v=1603915763","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/kingdom-of-the-silver-cat-9781733091701","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}